Even if you’re not “into” design, there is a good chance that you probably know who and what Eames is. Charles and Ray were two of the most influential people of the 20th century, and their legacy most certainly lives on with current Eames’ designs.

It is also no coincidence that Charles and Ray’s grandson, aptly named Eames Demetrios, is the current director of Eames Office. A little over a month ago he sat down for an interview before the opening of the Essential Eames exhibit in Shinjuku, Japan.